We are a passionate group of instructors and educators who are dedicated to working with each program participant to enrich their quality of life. We look forward to meeting you!
Katie Samuelson, CEO – Certified CTRI, Certified Pegasus, Certified PATH, Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor
Dr. Janet Hagen, PhD, MBA, Clinical Director
Tara McPeak, MS, OTR, Instructor, Occupational Therapist – Masters of Occupational Therapy, Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor
Shelly Rhode, Operations Specialist, Instructor, Equine Specialist – Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor
Violet Shucart, Volunteer Coordinator
Denise Dorsey-LaCanne CMA, Instructor – Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA), Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor
Beth Kettner, Programming and Education Specialist – Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Certified PATH, Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor
Katherine Lein, Instructor – Certified PATH Instructor
Cathy Spaulding, Field Outreach
Ella Ostertag, Equine Manager
Desirae Carpenter, Equine Assistant
Jennifer Frank – Occupational Therapist
May Shimak, Marketing Assistant
Laurie Koestner, President
Owner, The DePawsitory
Walt Zerrenner, Vice President Retired Senior Vice President Information Technology New York Presbyterian Hospitals
Kay Knuth, Treasurer
President, Knuth Financial Life Planning
Parker Schuh
Integrated Sales Associate, Amcor Flexibles North America / Wisconsin Army National Guard
Ellen Longsine
Broker Account Associate, United Healthcare
Dr. Jean Thur
Pediatrician, Aurora Medical Center
Laurie Ahrens
Retired Academic Advisor, UW Oshkosh
George Butz, Sr.
Sales and Philanthropy
Thomas Formella
MIS Supply Chain/ Consultant
John Devroy, Secretary,
Production Manager, Amcor/ United States Marine Corp
AD HOC:
Katie Samuelson
CEO, BEAMING Inc.
Nathan Olson
Attorney/Consultant
